Jimmy Fallon shows Universal Orlando the love

Here are scenes from the Monday and Tuesday editions of 'The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon' at Universal Orlando Resort.

Hal BoedekerStaff writer

Jimmy Fallon played up the theme-park humor Tuesday in his second "Tonight Show" at Universal Orlando Resort. It was a great commercial for the Central Florida attraction, and Fallon will keep the plugs coming as he plays there through Thursday.

He explained that the resort is split into Islands of Adventure, Universal Studios and CityWalk. "Basically, it's roller coasters, movies, and mommy and daddy need a drink when it's over," Fallon said.

He weighed the pros and cons of doing the show from Universal Studios.

"Pro: The experience is priceless. Con: Until you get to the gift shop," he said.

Fallon took a swipe at the theme-park competition while promoting Universal's new Diagon Alley. (NBC and Universal Orlando Resort are part of NBCUniversal.)

"Pro: The new Harry Potter Diagon Alley cost an estimated $256 million," he said. "Con: Or as they call that at Disney, 'Admission for one.' "

The studio audience hooted and groaned at that one.

Fallon praised Universal as the "home of the greatest roller coasters in the world" and rode Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit with frightened guest Kevin Hart. "You made me do it," Hart complained before the footage was shown.

Hart cried after the footage aired, but he also praised the energy of the studio audience.

Musical guest Jimmy Buffett thanked Fallon for bringing "The Tonight Show" to "my neighborhood" and presented the host with sandals. Buffett marveled at the sandals' size and said, "You could water ski in these."

Buffett later played at a venue in the park, and he seemed astonished at the energetic crowd.

Fallon succeeded in making Universal Orlando look very enticing. His bosses have to be very happy.